Physics Solution-2016

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14. For first particle, X : is traveled at 30 km/hr in time t1
2
d
Remaining at 45 km/hr in time t2
2
Dist d
= = t1
Speed 2 × 30 km/hr
d d
= = t2
2 × 45 km/hr 90
Total time given is 2hrs = t1 + t2
d d
+ =2
60 90
→ d = 72 km · · · (1)
1
For second particle, Y : using s = ut + at2 (Kinematic Equation)
2
1
where u = 0 s = 72 (By (1)) and t = 2hrs → 72 = × a × 42
2
a = 36 km/hr2
for Y, time required to attain 45 km/hr at a = 36 is (using v = u + at; u = 0)
45 = 36 × t
5
∴ t = hrs = 75 minutes
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Ans: 75

15. Draw FBD (Free Body Diagram) for both blocks separately

For 2 kg block: for maximum tension condition,

Weight, W (downwards) = mg = 20 N and
T (upwards) = Tension in the rope (Uniform since the rope is light) = 80 N (Given)
∴ Fnet = T − W = 60 N
Fnet
∴a= = 30 m/s2
m
The rope is inextensible → both blocks experience same acceleration
Now for 0.2 kg block: for maximum tension condition,
Weight, W (downwards) = mg = 2 N and
Tension, T (downwards) = 80 N
external force, F (upwards), and
a = 30 m/s2
∴ Fnet = ma = 6 N and is acting upwards
But Fnet = F − (T + W )

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 ∴ F = Fnet + (T + W ) = 88 N
Ans: 88

16. Initial distance between plates is 20 m.

As both are moving towards each other with 5 m/s, the relative velocity between
two plates is 10 m/s
20
Time required to cover distance of 20 m = = 2 s.
10
Hence the ball is travelling for 2 s only with constant sspeed of 25 m/s.
So it will travel 2 × 25 = 50 m.
Ans: 50

17. Using cartesian sign convention:

For 1st convex lens, u = −8 cm, f = +10 cm. Object size = 21 mm

1 1 1
Using Len’s Formula: = +
v f u
1 1 1 −1
∴ = − =
v 10 8 40
∴ v = −40 cm which means image will form to left of 1st lens
−v (−40)
Magnification by 1st lens = =− =5
u 8
∴ size of image = 5 × 21 mm (original size) = 105 mm.
This image by 1st lens will act as object for second lens.
For 2nd convex lens, u = −(40 + 10) = −50 cm , f = +20 cm and object size = 105
mm
1 1 1
Using Len’s Formula: = +
v f u
1 1 1 3
= − =
V 20 50 100
100
∴v=+ cm
3
−v −(100/3) −2
Magnification by 2nd lens = = =
u 50 3
2
∴ Final size = × 105 mm = 70 mm.
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Ans: 70

18. Consider the circuit

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Let 48 3 = x
In the circuit, x is in series with R giving resistance (x + R),
(x + R) is in parallel with R, giving
R(x + R)
Resistance =
R + (x + R)
R(x + R)
This resistance is in series with R giving total resistance of circuit as = R+
2R + x
But resistance of circuit is given as x,
R(2R + x) + R(x + R)
∴x=
2R + x
x(2R + x) = R[(2R + x) + (x + R)]
2Rx + x2 = R[3R + 2x]
2Rx + x2 = 3R2 + 2xR
x2 = 3R2
48 × 48 × 3 = 3 × R2 ∴ R = 48Ω
Ans: 48

19. Let the speed of the bus be V km/h, Speed of cyclist is 20 km/h
T is time in minutes between start of two buses at A or B
Relative speed of the bus stating from A, as seen by the cyclist = (V − 20) km/h,
Relative speed of the bus starting from B as seen by the cyclist = (v + 20) km/h
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Distance between 2 buses starting from A = (V − 20) km
60
6
Distance between 2 buses starting from B = (V + 20) km
60
T
However in both cases, distance between two buses is the same = V ( ) km
60
6 18 T
∴ (V + 20) = (V − 20) = V
60 60 60
V + 20 = 3V − 60 which gives V = 40.
Substituting for V and solving for T ,
6(40 + 20) = 40T
∴ T = 9 min
Ans: 9

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20. Consider the circuit

The current in the circuit is 2 A, and Voltage of source is 120 V

V 120
theref ore Total resitsnace of circuit = = = 60 Ω
I 2
Now, current flowing through R2 is 2 A,
Voltage acrooss R2 is 40 V,
V
∴ R2 = = 20 Ω
I
20R1
Equivalent Resistance of R1 in parallel with 20 Ω resistor is =
20 + R1
Total Resistance in the circuit is
20R1
25 Ω + 20 Ω + Ω = 60 Ω
20 + R1
20R1
60 = 45 +
20 + R1
15(20 + R1 ) = 2R1
300 + 15R1 = 20R1
300 = 5R1
R1 = 60 Ω
Ans: 60

21. Heat generated during 1st half of the fall for raindrop = loss in mechanical energy
during the motion
Heat generated = Loss in ME = Loss in PE + loss in KE,
Note that loss in KE will be negative as velocity of raindrop increases during this
motion
1
Heat generated = mg(h2 − h1 ) − mV 2
2
1
= 0.01 × 10 × (500 − 250) − × 0.01 × 102
2
= 25 − 0.5 J = 24.5 J. Nearest integer is 25
Ans: 25

22. Given: F = 100 N u = 0 m = 400 kg

F = ma
∴ 100 = 400 × a
100
∴a= = 0.25 m/s2
400
As v = u + at (kinematic equation),
v after 3 s = 0 + 0.25 × 3 = 0.75 m/s

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 Power = F.v
∴ p = 100 × 0.75 = 75 watt
Ans: 75

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23. Given: Refractive indices ηair = 1 and ηliquid = 5
diameter of disc=66 m and point source is 33mm above its center
Considering the light ray touching the disc’s circumference,
It makes angle of 45◦
Using Snell’s law for refraction at air-water interface
ηair sin 45◦ = ηliquid sin r
1 √
∴ √ = 5. sin r
2
1
∴ sin r = √
r10
1 3
∴ cos r = 1 − =√
10 10
sin r 1
∴ tan r = =
cos r 3
It can be seen that,
T he extra radius of shadow (other than disc itself )
tan r =
T he depth of the water
The depth is 33 mm, hence we get extra radius of shadow as 11 mm
∴ The total diameter of shadow is 11 + 66 + 11 = 88 mm

Ans: 88

24. For upward motion

While going upwards as both forces (friction and weight) act downwards,
g 6g
acceleration = g + = and is acting downwards
5 5
Let initial speed be u and T1 be total time for upward travel, final speed v = 0.
∴ 0 = u + a T1
6g
∴u= × T1
5
5u
∴ T1 =
6g
Height reached during upward motion H can be derived using v2 = u2 + 2as
6g
∴ 0 = u2 + 2 × −( )×H
5
2
5u
∴H=
12g
g 4g
For downward motion; acceleration = g − = and is acting downwards
5 5
1
using s = ut + at2 , where s = −H, u = 0, t = T2
2
1 4g
−H = 0 + × − ( ) × (T2 )2
2 5
5 u2 2g 2
∴ = T
12 g 5 2

5
 25 u2
∴ T22 =
24 g 2
T1 2
Now, N = 30 × ( )
T2
25 u2 24 g 2
∴ N = 30 × ×
36 g 2 25 u2
∴ N = 20
Ans: 20

25. Consider the figure

When pendulum is taken up through 60◦ ,

1
increases in potential energy = mgL(1 − cos 60◦ ) = 1 × 10 × 2 × [1 − ]
2
2
= × 2[1 − 1/2] = 10 J
10
When pendulum reaches lowest point, loss in PE = gain in KE
1 1
2
× m × V 2 = × 1 × V 2 = 10
√ 2 √
∴ V = 20 i.e. V = 2 5
M1 collides with stationary M2 , after collision M1 is stationary and M2 moves with
V2
Conserving
√ linear momentum during collision,
2
1 × 2 5 = 10 × V2
√
∴ V2 = 10 5
for motion of M2 up the curve, applying conservation of mechanical energy
1
mv 2 (loss in KE) = mgh (gain in PE)
2 √
∴ 12 × 202 2
× (10 5)2 = 10 × 10 × h
∴ h = 25 m
Ans: 25

mp × G
26. Acceleration due to gravity of planet, ap = = 6.7 m/s2 (given)
(rp )2
2 mp × 6.7 × 10−11
∴ 6.7 m/s =
(4700 × 103 )2
∴ mp = 2209 × 1021 kg = 2209 × 1024 gm
M ass
Density=
V olume
2209 × 1024 g
∴ Density =
4 22
× × (42 × 107 )3 cc
3 7
∴ Density = 6 gm/cc

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 Ans: 6

Physics Solution-2015

14. Displacement S = A − Bt + Ct2 ∴ S = 6 − 3t + t2

Differentiating w.r.t. to t, we get Velocity V = -3 + 2 t
F urtherdif f erentiatingw.r.t.tot, wegetAccelerationA = 2
At t = 4, V = -3 + 2 (4) = 5 m/s
Att= 4, A = 2 m/s2
Force on the body = ma = 4 × 2 = 8 N
Power delivered = F.V
∴ P = 8 × 5 = 40 W
Ans: 40

15. A constant force acts, hence constant acceleration.

F F
By Newton’s second law, a = =
m 2
Using, v 2 = u2 + 2 as, where v = 6 m/s, u = 0 m/s and s = 2 m
F
36 = 2 × × 2
2
∴ F = 18 N
Ans: 18

16. Given, frequency of throw is 2 balls/sec.

∴ 1 ball is thrown after 1/2 sec.
∴ any ball reaches the top in 1/2 sec.
For upward motion of 1/2 sec,
u = initial velocity, v = final velocity = 0 and a = -10 m/s2 .
v = u + at
∴ u = 12 × 10 = 5 m/s
To get height attained, v 2 = u2 + 2 as
2
∴ s = 2u g = 2×10
25
= 1.25m
H
∴ Height H = s = 125 cm, so = 25
5
Ans: 25

17. Consider the figure

Given, M1 = 1 kg, M2 = 2 kg, u = 4 m/s, d = 20 cm

M1 moves with 4 m/s towards right and collides with M2 at rest
By conservation of linear momentum,

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 M1 u 1 + M2 u 2 = M1 V 1 + M2 V 2
∴ 1 × 4 + 2 × 0 = 1 × 0 + 2 × V2
∴ 4 = 2 × V2
∴ V2 = 2 m/s.
After collision, M2 begins to move with 2 m/s and stops after traveling a distance
20 cm.
Using v 2 = u2 + 2 as, we get
0 = (2)2 + 2 × a × 0.2
∴ O = 4 + 0.4 a
−4
∴a= = −10 m/s2 .
0.4
Frictional force = ma = 2 × 10 = 20 N
Ans: 20

18. Consider given circuit,

R2 and R3 are in parallel and this combination is in turn in series with R1 .

R2 × R3
∴ Resistance of the circuit RT = R1 +
R2 + R3
2 17
∴ RT = 5 + =
3 3
V 68
In the circuit, current through battery, I = = = 12 A.
RT 17/3
∴ 12 A current is passing through R1 .
∴ Voltage drop across R1 = IR1 = 12 × 5 = 60 V.
∴ Potential difference across R2 or R3 is 68 − 60 = 8 V.
V2 (8)2
∴ Power dissipated in R2 = = = 32 W
R2 2
Ans: 32

19. Please refer to figure

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Slab’s refractive
√ index is 3. Applying Snell’s law at point A:
1 ×√sinθ = 3 × sin r
3 √
∴ = 3 × sin r
2
1
∴ = sin r i.e. ∠r or ∠ BAC = 30◦
2
∴ ∠ CAD = θ − r = 60◦ − 30◦ = 30◦
Consider △ ABC: √
3 AB t
cos r = cos 30◦ = = =
√ √ 2 AC AC
3 17 3
∴ =
2 AC
∴ AC = 34
Consider △ ACD:
1 CD d
sin(θ − r) = sin 30◦ = = =
2 AC AC
1 d
∴ = ∴ d = 17
2 34
Ans: 17

20. Using cartesian sign convention:

For 1st convex lens, u = −40 cm, f = +30 cm.

1 1 1
Using Len’s Formula: = +
v f u
1 1 1 −1
∴ = − =
v 30 40 120
∴ v = +120 cm which means image will form to right of 1st lens
This image by 1st lens will act as object for second lens.
For 2nd concave lens, u = −(140 − 120) = −20 cm , f = −20 cm
1 1 1
Using Len’s Formula: = +
v f u
1 1 1 2
=− − =−
v 20 20 20
∴ v = −10 cm i.e. image will be at 10 cm from concave lens on left side
Ans: 10

21. Capacity of bowl, V = 300 cc and mass of bowl = 236 gm

Using Archimedes Principle: for floating system, Fbuoyant i.e weight of water dis-

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 placed = weight of system
∴ Fbuoyant = Volume of water displaced × density × g = Total mass of system × g
Maximum volume of water displaced = capacity of bowl = 300 cc
Total mass of system = mass of bowl + mass of oil
∴ 300 × 1 (density of water) = 236 + mass of oil
∴ mass of oil = 64 g = Volume of oil × density
64
∴ volume of oil = = 80 cc
0.8
Ans: 80

22. Draw 2 separate FBDs, 1 for entire system of 3 blocks and FBD for block A

For system of 3 blocks:

Total mass = 4 + 3 + 1 = 8 kg
F 48
a= = = 6 m/s2
m 8
This acceleration is same for all 3 blocks.
Now for block A:
its acceleration is 6 m/s2
Fnet on block A = ma = 4 × 6 = 24 N
2 horizontal forces are acting on block A, External force, F and force applied by B
on A
∴ force applied by B on A = F − Fnet = 48 − 24 = 24N
Ans: 24

23. Draw FBD of the elevator

2 forces are acting on elevator, its weight acting downwards (= mg) and tension in
the cable, T acting upwards
It is accelerating upwards with a = -2 m/s2 ∴ Fnet = ma = 700 × 2
But Fnet = mg − T
∴ (700)(10) − T = (700)(2)
∴ T = (700)(8) = 56 × 102 N
Ans: 56

GM
24. g = 2
R
Let mass of the astronaut = m
G × Mearth
Weight on earth = m × gearth = m 2
= 120
Rearth
2
120 × Rearth
∴m=
G × Mearth
G × Mmars
Weight on mars = m × gmars = m = k(say)
Rmars
2

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 2
k × Rmars
∴m=
G × Mmars
2 2
120 × Rearth k × Rmars
∴ =
G × Mearth G × Mmars
Mmars R2
∴ k = 120 × ( ) × ( earth )
Mearth Rmars
2
1 2
∴ k = 120 × ( ) × ( )2
10 1
120 × 4
∴k= = 48
10
Ans: 48

100 2 1
25. Given A = cm = m2
π 100π
1
N = 100 turns, f = 50 Hz, B = 0.1 T esla, t = sec
40
Formula: V = 2πf N AB sin(2π f t)
Substitute given values generated
1 1
V = 2π × 50 × 100 × × 0.1 × sin(2π × 50 × ) volts
100π 40
5π
∴ V = 10 × sin( ) = 10 × 1 = 10 volts
2
Ans: 10

26. consider the figure

Particle travels down the slope of A and then travels up the slope of B
Using conservation of mechanical energy,
PE at top of A = PE at top of B
∴ mghA = mghB , hence hB = 5 m
Oscillation motion of the particle can be considered to be composed of:
down the length of slope of A (SA ), then up the length of slope of B (SB ), then
down the slope SB and then up the slope SA
Since no friction present, time required for moving along SA is same while going
upwards or downwards
Also, time required for moving along SB is same while going upwards or downwards
So we will calculate time required for downward motion for both the slopes
For slope SA , u = 0 m/s,
hA 5 25
s= = = m and
sin37 ◦ 0.6 3
a = g sin 37◦ = 10 × 0.6 = 6 m/s2
25 1
s = ut + 1/2 at2 ∴ = × 6 × t2
3 2
∴ tA = 5/3 sec
For slope SB , u = 0 m/s,

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 hB 5 25
s= = = m and
sin54 ◦ 0.8 4
a = g sin 54 = 10 × 0.8 = 8 m/s2
◦

25 1
s = ut + 1/2 at2 ∴ = × 8 × t2
4 2
∴ tB = 5/4 sec
T = time period for 1 complete oscillation = tA + tB + tB + tA
5 5 35
∴ 5T = 5 × 2( + ) = 10( ) = 29.166
3 4 12
Ans: 29

Physics Solution-2014

3RT
1. v 2 =
M
Joule kelvin
Checking for units, v 2 is in m/s2 = ×
M ole × kelvin gram/mole
Joule kg 2 10 × Gram m2
3
m2
= = × ms2 = × 2 = 103 × 2 .
Gram Gram Gram s s
2 3 3 RT
∴ we get v = 10 × , where M is expressed in gram /mole
M
Substituting given values in the formula, we get
3 × 8.4 × 300
v 2 = 103 ×
25
v 2 = 105 × 3×8.4×3
25
= 3.024 × 105
∴n=5
Ans: 5

2. For 2nd stone:

u2 = 0, t2 = 1.5 sec and a = g = −10 m/s2
1
s2 = u2 t2 + at22
2
∴ s2 = −5 (1.5)2 = −5 (2.25)m
For 1st stone dropped 2 sec earlier to 2nd stone:
u1 = 0, t1 = 2 + 1.5 = 3.5 sec and a = g = −10 m/s2
1
s1 = u1 t1 + at21
2
∴ s1 = −5 (3.5)2 = −5 (12.25)m
D = distance between the stones = s1 − s2 , taking numerical values
∴ D = 5 (12.25) − 5 (2.25) = 5 (10) = 50 m
Ans: 50

3. The buoy after being dropped in water moves downstream with speed of water
For boat going upstream,
speed of boat = 7 m/s and speed of water= 3 m/s
∴ speed of boat w.r.t. banks = 7 − 3 = 4 m/s (as it is going against the water)
distance= 4.2 km = 4200 m
Distance 4200
∴ Time tup = = = 1050 sec
Speed 4

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 During this time buoy has travelled 1050 × 3 = 3150 m
Hence it is at 4200 + 3150 = 7350 m away from the boat ater time, tup
For boat going downstream,
speed of boat = 7 m/s and speed of water= 3 m/s
∴ speed of boat w.r.t. banks = 7 + 3 = 10 m/s (as it is going with the flow of water)
Let the buoy travel distance x with speed 3 m/s before the boat catches up
x = Speed × time = 3 × tbuoy
Distance 7350 + x
for boat, tdown = =
Speed 10
but tbuoy = tdown
7350 + 3 × tbuoy
∴ tdown =
10
∴ 7 × tdown = 7350 ∴ tdown = 1050 sec
Total time T = tup + tdown = 1050 + 1050 = 2100 = 21 × 102 sec
Ans: 21

4. Weighing scale measures the Normal reaction (N) between the object and the scale
When the lift is at rest, Normal reaction, N balances weight of the object
∴ Nrest = mg = 50 × 10 = 500
However the scale shows value N/g = 50 when lift is at rest
While lift is going downwards:
Fnet = W − N = 500 − (N/g) × g = 500 − 48 × 10 = 20 N
Fnet 20
but alif t = = = 0.4 m/s2 = 40 cm/sec2
m 50
Ans: 40

5. Mass of ball = 1 kg, Height from which it is thrown = 280 m

Total mechanical energy at highest point = Potential energy of ball
PE at height h = mgh = 1 × 10 × 280 = 2800 J.
Since ball comes to rest (no KE) on ground, all of PE is lost
Mechanical energy lost = 2800 J.
Heat absorbed = Mass × Specific Heat Capacity × Change in Temperature.
∴ 2800 = 1 ∗ 400 ∗ △T
2800
∴ △T = = 07◦ C
400
Ans: 07

6. Lets consider direction of velocity as positive if moving to right and negative if it is

to the left.
∴ u1 = +2 m/s, u2 = −7 m/s, m1 = 2 kg, m2 = 1 kg
After collision, the combined ball of mass m = 3 kg moves with velocity say v.
By law of conservation of linear momentum,
m1 u1 + m2 u2 = mv
∴ (2 × 2) + (1 × (−7)) = 3 v
4−7
∴v= = −1 m/s
3
1 1
Initial Kinetic energy = m1 u21 + m2 u22
2 2

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 1 1 49
= ( × 2 × 4) + ( × 1 × 49) = (4) + ( )
2 2 2
57
= J
2
1 1 3
Final kinetic energy = mv 2 = × 3 × 1 = J
2 2 2
Kinetic energy lost = Initial KE - final KE
57 3 54
= − = = 27 J
2 2 2
Ans: 27

7. The metal ball is made up of metal (having density 8.8 g/cc and mass 264 g) and
single cavity (having volume Vc avity and no mass).
M ass 264
Volume of metal in the metal ball = = = 30 cc
Density 8.8
Using Archimedes Principle,
Fboyant = weight of ball in air - weight of ball in water = (264 − 221) × g
But Fboyant = Vwater displaced × dwater × g
∴ 43 × g = Vwater displaced × 1 × g
Vwater displaced = Volume of metal ball
∴ Volume of metal ball = 43 cc
∴ volume of cavity = (volume of metal ball)-(volume of metal)
= 43 − 30 = 13 cc
Ans: 13

8. Consider the figure

440

For image of the ball to be seen moving vertically downwards, at every instant the
image needs to be formed on verticle line passing through common point of mirror
and the incline.
By laws of reflection, angle of image with mirror = angle of ball or incline with
mirror
∴ angle of image with mirror=θ.
Since image is on vertcle line, 44◦ + θ + θ = 90◦
∴ θ = 23◦
Ans: 23

9. As shown in the figure, consider 2 positions of the lens between fixed object and
screen. The full-line lens showing position 1 and the dotted lens showing position
2.

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 y
x

screen
object

x
y

For position 1:
Let x = object distance (u) and y = image distance (v)
v
We know magnification m = = 2 (given)
u
y
∴ = 2 i.e. y = 2x
x
For position 2:
Distance between object and screen is fixed = (x + y) = 3x
v 1
magnification m = = (given)
u 2
i.e. 2u = v
but u + v = 3x
∴v=x
and hence u = y
∴ object distance (u) = y and image distance (v) = x
Now consider shift of lens from position 1 to position 2
distance shifted = 36(given) = y − x
but y = 2x ∴ x = 36 and y = 72
Consider position 1 and using Cartesian sign convention
u = −36, v = +72
1 1 1
= −
f v u
1 1 1 1 1
∴ = − = +
f 72 −36 72 36
1 1
∴ =
f 24
∴ f = 24
Ans: 24

10. Consider the circuit

120 V

A
R4 = 25
R2

R1
R3 = 20

Current through the battery in the circuit is given as 2 A.

Current through R4 = IR4 = 2 A

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 ∴ voltage across R4 = VR4 = IR4 × R4 = 2 × 25 = 50V
Voltage across resister R1 is given as 40V
∴ The voltage across the (R2 + R3 ) combination is: 120 − (50C + 40V ) = 30V.
∴ voltage across R3 = VR3 = 30 V, also voltage across R2 = VR2 is same i.e. 30 V
VR 30
∴ I R3 = 3 = = 1.5A.
R3 20
∴ IR2 = Current through the battery −IR3 = 2 − 1.5 = 0.5A.
VR 30
∴ R2 = 2 = = 60Ω
I R2 0.5
Ans: 60

11. Consider the circuit

V
B C

The bulbs are identical. Let their resistance be R.

When key is open, A is in series with B
∴ Ropen = R + R = 2R Ω
When key is closed, A is in series with parallel combination of B and C
R×R R 3R
∴ Rclosed = R + ( )=R+ = Ω
R+R 2 2
During operation of key, V rmains unchanged and also current through battery is
same as current through A
V V
When key is open, Iopen = = A
Ropen 2R
V V 2V
When key is closed, Iclosed = = = A
Rclosed 3R/2 3R
4 V 4
∴ Iclosed = × = × Iopen
3 2R 3
Consider power emiited by A:
2
when key is open, Popen = Iopen × R = 27 watt (given)
2
when key is closed, Pclosed = Iclosed ×R
4 16
∴ Pclosed = ( Iopen )2 × R = 2
× Iopen ×R
3 9
16 16
∴ Pclosed = × Popen = × 27 = 48 watt.
9 9
Ans: 48

12. Consider the graph of velocity v/s time for the motion

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 v [m/s]
20

5 8 t [s]

At t = 0, its velocity is 20 m/s, at t = 5, it is zero

Using the slope of the line, we get At t = 8, its velocity as −12 m/s
Displacement = Area under the curve
From the graph,
1
Displacement for motion from t = 0 till t = 5 is × 20 × 5 = 50 m
2
1
Displacement for motion from t = 5 till t = 8 is × −12 × 3 = −18 m
2
Distance covered = numerical sum of two displacements = 50 + 18 = 68 m
Ans: 68

13. Acceleration due to gravity on earth = g = 10 m/s2

G × Mearth G × Mplanet
But gearth = 2
, similarly gplanet = 2
Rearth Rplanet
2
gearth Mearth Rplanet
∴ = × 2
gplanet Mplanet Rearth
4πR3
Now mass = Volume × density = ×d
3
Substituting and cancelling 4π/3, we get
2
gearth 3
dearth × Rearth Rplanet
∴ = 3
× 2
gplanet dplanet × Rplanet Rearth
gearth dearth × Rearth
∴ =
gplanet dplanet × Rplanet
10 dearth Rearth 1 1 1
∴ =( )×( )=( )×( )=
gplanet dplanet Rplanet 1.1 3 3.3
∴ gplanet = 10 × 3.3 = 33 m/s2 on the surface.
Ans: 33

Physics Solution-2013

1. Let the initial velocity of the particle at t = 0 be u m/s

Let the acceleration of the particle = a m/s2
In the first 4 seconds interval; the distance traveled (d1 ) = 240m and In the next 4
seconds interval; the distance traveled (d2 ) = 640m
∴ In the first 8 seconds interval; the distance traveled = 240 + 640 = 880m
Using s = ut + 12 at2
s4 = 240 = 4 u + 12 (a)(4)2 = 4 u + 8 a

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 ∴ 60 = u + 2 a · · · (1)
Also s8 = 880 = 8 u + 21 (a)(8)2 = 8 u + 32 a
∴ 110 = u + 4 a · · · (2)
Subtracting (1) from (2), we get
50 = 2 a
∴ a = acceleration of the particle = 25 m/s2
Ans: 25

2. Consider the graph of velocity v/s time for the motion

15
0
10 t

At t = 0, its velocity is 7 m/s, at t = 10, it is zero

Using the slope of the line, we get At t = 15, its velocity as −3.5 m/s
Displacement = Area under the curve
From the graph,
Displacement for motion from t = 0 till t = 10 is
1
s1 = × 7 × 10 = 35 m
2
Displacement for motion from t = 10 till t = 15 is
1
s2 = × −3.5 × 5 = −8.75 m
2
Net displacement = s1 + s2 = 35 + (−8.75) = 26.25 m
Ans: 26

3. Let motorcyclist 1 start from A and 2 start from B with same acceleration, (a)
u1 = 72 km/h = 20 m/s and u2 = −36 km/h = −10 m/s
Let the motor cyclists cross at time t
s1 = u1 t + 12 a t2 = 20 t + 21 × 2 t2 = 20 t + t2
s2 = u2 t + 12 (−a) t2 = −10 t − 21 × 2 t2 = −10 t − t2
When they cross, s1 − s2 = 500
∴ 20t + t2 + 10t + t2 = 500
∴ 2t2 + 30t − 500 = 0
∴ t2 + 15t − 250 = 0
∴ (t + 25)(t − 10) = 0
∴ t = −25 or 10 sec.
Discarding negative value, we get t = 10 i.e. they cross in 10 sec
Ans: 10

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4. Draw FBD of the ball during upward motion:
2 forces are acting on the ball - the weight of the ball (W ) acting downwards.
W = mg
and Tension (T) in the rope pulling the ball which is acting upwards
At maximum acceleration condition, Tmax = 5 mg (given)
∴ Fnet = Tmax − W = 4 mg and is acting upwards
Fnet 4 mg
∴ maximum acceleration of the ball = = = 4 g = 40 m/s2
m m
Ans: 40

5. Draw FBD of the block. Since the motion is only horizontal, we can ignore the
vertical forces (weight and Normal reaction balance each other).
Applied Force of 40N is opposed by frictional force of 13N
∴ Fnet = 40 − 13 = 27N
Fnet 27
∴ a of the block = = = 2.7 m/s2
m 10
Initial momentum (P0 ) = m × u = 10 × 0 = 0 kg m/s
Final momentum (P3 ) = m × v = 10 × 8.1 = 810 kg m/s
∴ Change in momentum = P3 − P0 = 81 kg m/s
Ans: 81

6. The bullet’s velocity decreases from initial (u = 1000 m/s) to final (v = 600 m/s)
due to air friction
The change in KE will be due to the work done by friction.
△E = 12 mu2 − 21 mv 2 = 21 × m (1000)2 − 21 × m (600)2
= 21 × 10−2 × (100 × 104 − 36 × 104 ) == 12 × 10−2 × (64 × 104 )
∴ △E = work done by friction = 32 × 102 J
Since W is given as = n × 102 J, we get n = 32
Ans: 32

7. Since V = IR, we get Imax when we have Rmin

And we get Imin when we have Rmax
V = Imax × Rmin = Imin × Rmax
Rmax Imax
=
Rmin Imin
We get Rmax when all 3 resistances are in series
∴ Rmax = R1 + R2 + R3 = 20 + 10 + 5 = 35ω
We get Rmin when all 3 resistances are in parallel
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1+2+4
∴ = + + = + + =
Rmin R1 R2 R3 20 10 5 20
20
∴ Rmin = Ω
7
Imax Rmax 35 35 × 7 49
Now, = = = == = 12.25
Imin Rmin 20/7 20 4
Ans: 12

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 8. Please correct the typo error in the paper and read total volume as 2.5 × 10−3 m3
volume 2.5 × 10−3
Area of wire = = = 2.5 × 10−3 m3
length 1
Resistivity × length 0.1 × 1
Resistance = =
Area 2.5 × 10−3
1000
∴R= = 40Ω
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Ans: 40

9. Please refer to schematic figure shown

f=12 cm f=30 cm
A C
20 mm
F
B D

42 cm

The incident beam parallel to optical axis will get refracted by lens 1 (f = 12) such
that it gets converged at the point of focus (pt F) at 12 cm from the lens.
Each of the converged ray passing through F will then reach lens 2(f = 30). Since
point F is also point of focus for lens 2, after passing through lens 2, each ray will
emerge parallel to optical axis.
Consider △AF B and △CF D
These are similar triangles (as side AB || side CD)
∴ ratio of lengths of sides as well as altitudes is equal.
AB F P1
∴ = , where P1 and P2 are poles of lens 1 and lens 2 respectively.
CD F P2
20 12
∴ =
CD 30
∴ CD = 50 cm
Ans: 50

10. As shown in the figure, point S will create two images, image S1 in mirror 1 and
image S2 in mirror 2.

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 Distance OS=10cm
S

60°
60°
S1
O

S2

For mirror 1:
Distance OS = 10 (given) √
3 √
∴ object distance for mirror 1 = OS sin 60 = 10 ×◦
=5 3
√ 2
∴ image distance for √mirror 1 will also be 5 3.
∴ Distance SS1 = 10 3.
For mirror 2: √
similarly distance SS2 = 10 3.
Consider △SS1 S2 :
Now ∠ OSS1 = 30◦ (as SS1 is perpendicular to mirror 1)
And ∠ OSS2 = 30◦ (as SS2 is perpendicular to mirror 2)
In △SS1 S2 , side SS1 = side SS2 and included ∠ S1 SS2 = 60◦
∴ △SS1 S2 is√an equilateral △
∴ S1 S2 = 10 3 = 10 × 1.73 = 17.3
Ans: 17

11. Weight of body in air = mg = 100 N ∴ m = 10 kg

Using Archimedes Principle,
Fboyant = weight of body in air - weight of body in water
= 100 − 85 = 15 N
But Fboyant = Vwater displaced × dwater × g
Vwater displaced = Vbody
∴ 15 = Vbody × 104
mbody 10
∴ 15 = × 104 = × 104
dbody dbody
105
∴ dbody = = 6.6667 × 103 kg/m3 = 6.6667 g/cc
15
∴ 10 d = 66.67
Ans: 67

12. Acceleration due to gravity on earth = g = 10 m/s2

G × Mearth
But gearth = 2
,
Rearth
The density and radius are changed, then
G × Mnew
gnew =
Rnew
2

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 gearth Mearth R2
∴ = × 2new
gnew Mnew Rearth
4πR3
Now mass = Volume × density = ×d
3
Substituting and cancelling 4π/3, we get
3 2
gearth dearth × Rearth Rnew
∴ = × 2
gnew dnew × Rnew
3 Rearth
gearth dearth × Rearth
∴ =
gnew dnew × Rnew
10 dearth Rearth 1 1 1
∴ =( )×( )=( )×( )=
gnew dnew Rnew 0.5 3 1.5
2
∴ gnew = 10 × 1.5 = 15 m/s
Ans: 15

Physics Solution-2012

1. The two trains each traveling with speed of 40 km/hr, are coming towards each
other from a distance of 80 km apart.
∴ Time after which trains will collide = 1 hr
∴ The bird is traveling for 1 hr only before the trains collide. It is moving with
constant speed 60 km/h
so distance traveled by bird = speed × time = 60 × 1 = 60km
Ans: 60

2. For first ball’s downward motion:

u = 0, s = −8 m
Velocity of ball just before striking:√v 2 = u2 + 2as
∴ v 2 = 0 + 2 × 10 × 8 = 160 ∴ v = 160
This is same speed with which it starts its upward motion
At same instance second ball is released from 8 m above the ground
Let the two balls collide at a dist d from top i.e. They collide at a dist of (8 − d)
from bottom.
For ball 1 upward motion: s1 = ut + 12 at2
√
∴ (8 − d) = 160 × t − 5t2
For ball 2 downward motion: s2 = ut + 21 at2
∴ d = 21 × 10t2 = 5 t2
p
∴ t = d/5
Time t is same for qboth balls,
√
∴ 8 − d = 160 × d5 − d
√
∴ 8 = 32 × d
∴ 64 = 32d ∴ d = 2 m
∴ The ball collide at a dist of (8 − 2 = 6 m) above the ground.
Ans: 6

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3. Draw 3 separate FBDs, 1 FBD for entire system of 4 blocks, 1FBD for first block
and 1 FBD for last block
Since block undergo horizontal motion only, we can ignore vertical forces

3 2 1 F

For system of 4 blocks:

Total mass = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20 kg and only external force F is acting
F 100
a= = = 5 m/s2
m 20
This acceleration is same for all 4 blocks.
Now for first block:
its acceleration is 5 m/s2
Fnet on the block = ma = 5 × 5 = 25 N
2 horizontal forces are acting on block A, External force, F and tension T1 opposing
it
∴ T1 = F − Fnet = 100 − 25 = 75N
Now for last block:
its acceleration is 5 m/s2
Fnet on the block = ma = 5 × 5 = 25 N
Only 1 horizontal force, Tension T3 is acting on it.
∴ T3 = Fnet = 25N
T1 75
∴ T1 : T3 = = =3
T3 25
Ans: 3

4. Consider the figure

1m

5m

Block has PE = m g h at the top of slope which is converted to KE when it reaches

the bottom.
∴= 21 mv 2 = m g h.
∴ v 2 = 2 g h = 2 × 10 × 1 = 20 √
∴ Velocity at the bottom of incline is v = 2 5 m/s
For horizontal √
motion, we know that the block stops after moving 5 meters.
We have u = 2 5, s = 5, v = 0
Using v 2 = u2 + 2as, we get 0 = 20 + 2.a.5
∴ a = −2 m/s2
Fnet on the block = ma = 10 × −2 = −20 N
Draw FBD of the block on horizontal surface.
Since block undergo horizontal motion only, we can ignore vertical forces
Only 1 horizontal force, frictional force, f is acting on it.
∴ f = Fnet = 20N and acting opposite to the motion
20
but f = µmg ∴ µ = = 0.2
10 × 10

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 ∴ 100µ = 20
Ans: 20

5. Consider the figure


 

Particle P is moving with u = 10 cm/s and its motion makes an angle of 60◦ with
the x axis.
The mirror is perpendicular to x axis. Any any instant image of P will be formed
behind mirror at same perpendicular distance from the mirror as that of P in front
of the mirror.
Hence we need to consider only the horizontal component of motion of P i.e.
uhorizontal = 10cos(60◦ ) = 5 m/s.
The mirror is moving parallel to x axis with v = 20 m/s towards P .
∴ Relative horizontal speed of P w.r.t the plane mirror = 20 + 5 = 25 m/s
∴ Relative speed of the image and P = 25 + 25 = 50 m/s
Ans: 50

6. Consider the circuit

B A
C D

F E

G H

When battery connected across A (say +ve terminal) and G (-ve terminal),
V 100
current through the battery I = = = 60A
RAG 5/3
Consider node A:
Current I(60A) which approaches node A has 3 paths to branch out, namely
AB, AD and AE
As per symmetry and as all branches have same resistance,
I gets equally split in these 3 branches
∴ IAB = IAD = IAE = 20 A
Consider node D:
Current IAD = 20 A, which approaches node D has 2 paths to branch out, namely
DC and DH
As per symmetry and as all branches have same resistance,

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 I gets equally split in these 2 branches
∴ ICD = IDH = 10 A
Ans: 10

7. Consider the figure

Y
P

O
X

Both the particles start from same point C.

Particle 1 is moving faster than particle 2. When they meet again, if particle 2
would have moved through angle (θ) then particle 1 would have moved through
angle (360 + θ)
Relative angular velocity of particle 1 = ω1 − ω2 = 5 ω2 − ω2 = 4 ω2
The two particles meet again after 3 s
∴ 4 ω2 × t = 360 gives us 4 ω2 × 3 = 360
∴ ω2 = 360/12 = 30 deg/sec
Now, 1.5 sec after start of motion
Angle covered = ω2 × 1.5 = 30 × 1.5 = 45 deg
Ans: 45

8. Consider the circuit

2 Ω

2Ω
2V 1Ω
1Ω

Resistor R of 2 Ω next to the battery is in series with (parallel combination of re-

maining 3 resistors of 1 Ω, 2 Ω and 1 Ω)
1 1 1 1 2+1+2 5
= + + = =
Rparallel 1 2 1 2 2
2
∴ Rparallel = Ω
5
2 12
Total resistance of circuit R0 = R + Rparallel = 2 + = Ω
5 5
V0 2 10
Now current through the battery I0 = = = A
R0 12/5 12
Q0
Current = Charge flow per unit time ∴ I0 =
t
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 10 × t
∴ Q0 = I 0 × t = C
12
It is given that WB = Q0 V0
10 × t
∴ 60 = ×2
12
60 × 12
∴ = t = 36s
10 × 2
Ans: 36

9. Consider the figure

9N

40N
500 g

Net force Fnet acting one the object is resultant of the two forces shown
Since they have 90◦ angle between them, the parallelogram completed with them as
sides will be a rectangle
The resultant would be diagonal of the rectangle, which can be found by using
Pythagoras√ theorem.
∴ Fnet = 402 + 92 = 41 N
Fnet 41
Acceleration of the block = = = 82 m/s2
m 0.5
Ans: 82

10. Using cartesian sign convention:

For convex lens, f = +5 cm, u = −10 cm
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Using lens formula, = + = + = − =
v f u 5 −10 5 10 10
∴ v = +10 cm
Now, for concave lens,
f = −10 cm, u = −(25 − 10) = −15 cm
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Using lens formula, = + = + = −( + ) = −
v f u −10 −15 10 15 6
∴ v = −6 cm
Ans: 6

11. Consider the figure

B A
C D

F E

G H

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 Let the ant start at corner C and travels to opposite corner E along shortest path
along the faces of the cube
One such shortest path would be
1. C− midpoint of opposite side AD − E
Similarly other paths would be
2. C− midpoint of opposite side AB − E
3. C− midpoint of opposite side F G − E
4. C− midpoint of opposite side BF − E
5. C− midpoint of opposite side DH − E
6. C− midpoint of opposite side GH − E
Ans: 6

12. Consider the figure

light
n1 n2

5 cm 


Speed of light is constant in any medium.

Light incident perpendicular to the face of slab 1 will travel,
first 5 cm in slab 1 for time t1 ,
then 10 cm in slab 2 for time t2 , get reflected and
then 10 cm in slab 2 for time t2 and
finally 5 cm in slab 1 for time t1 and come out of slab 1.
speed of light in the vacuum c
Refractive index η = =
speed of light in the slab v
c
For slab 1: η1 = = 1.5 and
v1
c 3 × 108
∴ v1 = = = 2 × 108 m/s
1.5 1.5
c
For slab 2: η2 = = 2 and
v2
c 3 × 108
∴ v2 = = = 1.5 × 108 m/s
2 2
distance traveled by light
Now t =
speed of light in the slab
5 × 10−2
∴ t1 = = 2.5 × 10−10 sec
2 × 108
10 × 10−2
∴ t2 = = (20/3) × 10−10 sec
1.5 × 108
Total time T required for light to come out of face of slab 1
T = t1 + t2 + t2 + t1 = 2(t1 + t2 )
5 20
∴ T = 2( + ) × 10−10 sec
2 3
15 + 40 55
∴ T = 2( ) = ( ) × 10−10 = 18.33 × 10−10 sec
6 3
Ans: 18

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13. Consider the figure

   

A B

600m

Let, t be the time taken by A to overtake B and x m be distance traveled by B at

time t
∴ distance traveled by A = 600 + x
For B: u = 10 m/s, a = 0 and s = x
s = u t + 21 a t2
∴ x = 10 t
For A: u = 0, a = 10 m/s2 and s = 600 + x
s = u t + 12 a t2
∴ 600 + x = 5 t2
∴ 600 + 10 t = 5 t2
We get 5t2 − 10t − 600 = 0
∴ t2 − 2t − 120 = 0
∴ t2 − 12t + 10t − 120 = 0
∴ t(t − 12) + 10(t − 12) = 0
∴ (t − 12) (t + 10) = 0
Discarding negative value for time, we get t = 12 sec
Ans: 12

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